Chapter
Africa

Join the fight against scams by becoming a member of the GASA Africa Chapter.

Aristotle Onumo Caroline Mampuru Dana Vermaak Fabienne Yomsi Florence Abebe
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Why does GASA Africa exist?

Online scams are a growing threat across Africa, costing consumers billions and overwhelming enforcement systems.

What do we do?
We protect consumers in Africa through research, collaboration, coordination and real-time intelligence.

  • Virtual Meet-ups and Summits

  • Annual State of Scams reports

  • Scam.org: Anti-Scam Hub for consumers 

More than 30%

of reported crime across Western and Eastern Africa is Cybercrime.

3,000%

surge in scam in some jurisdictions.

 

90%

of African countries report major enforcement and prosecution gaps.

GASA AFRICA

Board members

GASA Africa is guided by a cross-sector board of leaders committed to fighting scams across the region.

Michael Murungi

Michael Murungi

Government Affairs and Public Policy Lead

Google

Roshan Jelal

Roshan Jelal

Head of Fraud Risk

FNB South Africa

Sipho Mtombeni

Sipho Mtombeni

Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager

Google Play

GASA AFRICA

Ambassadors

GASA Africa’s ambassadors are influential voices helping to raise awareness, strengthen collaboration and advance the fight against scams across the region.

Mutheu Nyagah-Khimulu

Mutheu Nyagah Khimulu

CEO

MKC

Nazia Karrim

Nazia Karrim

Head - Fraud Risk & Prevention

MoData

Robinson Tombari Sibe

Dr. Robinson Tombari Sibe

CEO and Lead Forensic Examiner

Digital Footprints

Meet the Africa team

The GASA Africa team leads regional initiatives to strengthen collaboration and fight scams across the region.

Patricia Eromosele

Patricia Eromosele

Director - Africa Chapter

Fabienne Yomsi

Fabienne Yomsi

Partner Manager - Africa

Mo Ayo-Akwe

Mo Ayo-Akwe

Marketing, Communications & Events Specialist - Africa

Rens Grim

Rens Grim

Advocate

Foundation members & partners

Trusted organisations across Africa are uniting under GASA to take collective action against online scams.

Corporate members & partners
Supporting members & partners
Associated organisations

Upcoming events

No upcoming events for this chapter at this time.

Latest blogs & research

GASA Africa Chapter & Google South Africa Trust & Safety Workshop

Accra Trust & Safety Workshop Turns Collaboration into Action Against Scams and Fraud in West Africa

GASA Africa Chapter and Google South Africa brought anti-fraud leaders together to strengthen cross-border cooperation and scam prevention.

News Topic - Fraud Prevention Topic - Data Sharing Topic - Scam Detection
State of Scams in Nigeria 2026: A Comparative Review Across Africa

State of Scams in Nigeria 2026: A Comparative Review Across Africa

Nigerian experts examine scam trends, technology, consumer protection and the need for stronger cross-sector collaboration.

Research Best Practices Industry - National Cyber Security Centers (NCSCs) Topic - Scam Reporting
State of Scams in Kenya 2026: A Comparative Review Across Africa

State of Scams in Kenya 2026: A Comparative Review Across Africa

Kenyan experts examine scam trends, data sharing, digital trust and the need for stronger cross-sector prevention.

Research Best Practices Industry - National Cyber Security Centers (NCSCs) Topic - Scam Reporting
State of Scams in South Africa 2026 Report: A Comparative Review of Scam Trends Across Africa

State of Scams in South Africa 2026: A Comparative Review Across Africa

South African experts examine scam trends, AI, consumer protection and the need for stronger cross-sector collaboration.

Research Topic - Scam Reporting Video Scam Trends